Lillian
Pronunciation: [ l-IHL-ee-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lillian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 269 babies have been named Lillian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lillian is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,420 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,420
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lillian
Lillian is a boy name .
Is Lillian a boy or girl name? Lillian is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,420 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #54. Lillian is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lillian is currently ranked #34,420 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lillian include Lil, Lill, Lilly, Lillie, Ian, Iany, Ianie, Liy, Liie, and Lilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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